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Sunbathers on Flamenco Beach in Culebra, Puerto Rico
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Puerto Rico Gay and Lesbian Travel Tips

By Matt Link

  • Winter and spring are expensive seasons. From mid-December to mid-April, snowbird tourists fleeing from cold northern climates flock to Puerto Rico. Winter is the driest season along the coasts but can be wet in mountain areas. Temperatures year-round have a relatively small range from 75°F to 85°F, but August can be the hottest and wettest month.
  • Driving and parking is a pain in Old San Juan. The narrow cobblestone streets were made for horse carriages. Opt instead for taxis or tourist shuttles.
  • Head to the Old San Juan for creative dining. Although Puerto Rico does not have a signature cuisine, the section of the Old City called SoFo (South of Fortaleza) is brimming with cool restaurants serving creative fusion cuisine.

Gay and Lesbian Travel Overview: Puerto Rico

By Matt Link
Looking more like a lush province of Spain versus an American territory, Puerto Rico is one of the most foreign experiences you can have in the U.S. Plus, it's one of the gayest vacation experiences in all the (often excruciatingly hetero) Caribbean. Read More

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from: $165

Hotel El Convento

Best Resorts & Lodges
100 Calle Cristo
Old San Juan 00901 Map

Distance: 31.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Normandie Hotel

499 W. Munoz Rivera Ave
San Juan 00902 Map

Distance: 32.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Crow's Nest

Carr. 201 Km. 1.2, Florida
Vieques, PR Map

Distance: 71.9 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions

Vieques Island

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Seven miles east of the isle of Puerto Rico


Distance: 46.5 mi. (from destination center)
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Tia Maria's Liquor Store

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326 Av. Jose de Diego, Santurce
San Juan, Puerto Rico

Distance: 30.9 mi. (from destination center)
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Krash

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1257 Ponce de Leon, Santurce
San Juan, Puerto Rico

Distance: 32.9 mi. (from destination center)
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Airports

Major Airports near Puerto Rico

Distance (mi.)
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin International Airport 37.2 map

Other Smaller Airports near Puerto Rico

Distance (mi.)
Ponce Mercedita Airport 17.9 map
San Juan Isla Grande Airport 31.4 map
Mayaguez Eugenio M De Hostos Airport 40.8 map

Flight Deals to Puerto Rico

Originating From
Orlando (ORL) to San Juan (SJU) $191
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San Juan (SJU) $191
Miami (MIA) to San Juan (SJU) $191
Chicago (CHI) to San Juan (SJU) $239
Tampa (TPA) to San Juan (SJU) $241

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